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Inside Vijay’s Secretive ₹624 Crore Luxury Empire

For years, fans have seen Vijay as one of Indian cinema’s most guarded superstars. Unlike many celebrities who constantly showcase their wealth on social media, the Tamil superstar has built an image around restraint, privacy, and controlled public appearances. Yet behind that carefully protected image lies one of the most…

Times Life · May 13

10 Rare Cat Breeds You Almost Never See in Real Life

Some cat breeds are so uncommon that even lifelong cat lovers may never encounter them in person. While millions of domestic cats live around the world, only a small number belong to rare or geographically limited breeds shaped by isolation, selective breeding, or unique genetic traits. These cats often carry…

Times Pets · May 12

King Cobra Capitals: 10 countries where the world’s deadliest snake thrives

The king cobra is one of the most feared and scientifically fascinating reptiles on Earth. Recognised as the world’s longest venomous snake, it can grow beyond 18 feet and deliver a powerful neurotoxic venom capable of killing large animals. Despite its deadly reputation, the species is naturally shy and usually…

The Times of India · May 12

Southeast Asian leaders will reaffirm core values in veiled Mideast war rebuke

Southeast Asian leaders plan to issue a contingency plan that upholds international law, sovereignty and freedom of navigation in what could be seen as a veiled rebuke to the United States, Israel and Iran over the Middle East war which has impacted their region, according to a draft declaration seen…

The Independent UK · May 7

Bangkok, Bali and beyond in style: three itineraries for a multi-stop adventure

You don’t have to cut corners to enjoy the kaleidoscopic cultures, world-class cuisines and hidden corners of Southeast Asia, here’s how to do it with a bit of panache

The Guardian - UK · May 6

Scientists Set Up Camera Traps In Remote Forest, Here’s What They Discovered (69 Pics)

Hidden deep within Southeast Asia lies one of the world’s most mysterious and biologically rich regions, the Annamite Mountains. Stretching across Laos, Vietnam, and into northeastern Cambodia, this remote forest range has long remained largely unexplored. But a recent 2025 camera-trap survey, led by Fauna & Flora in collaboration with…

Bored Panda · May 1

Global investors are shrugging off Iran worries and returning to markets in Asia, the 'backbone of the whole AI value chain'

The AI boom is lifting markets across East Asia, yet energy concerns are causing Southeast Asia to lag behind.

Fortune · Apr 30

The cradle of Earth’s rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago

New research published today in Science Advances reveals that the largest expansion of coral reefs in the past 100 million years happened about 20 to 10 million years ago, between Australia and Southeast Asia.

The Conversation · Apr 29

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia's rivers

A lone finger-length fish was a disappointing start to 75-year-old Sukjai Yana’s day. He recast his net from the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, slowly drifting towards the confluence of the Mekong and Kok rivers in northern Thailand.

The Independent UK · Apr 29

From Akulaku to Skyro: Why Fintech Lenders Are More Popular Than Banks in Southeast Asia

Mobile-first lending, loose regulation, and alternative credit scoring are fueling fintech dominance across a largely unbanked region.

International Business Times · Apr 27